BuildingLink Resident App vs DOOR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BuildingLink Resident App
Manage your apartment living with ease. Track packages, submit maintenance requests, pay rent, and reserve amenities. Stay informed about building events and announcements, and access local offers.
- Package tracking and delivery notifications
- Amenity reservation system
- Submit repair requests
- Pay rent and view account balance
- Visitor entry requests
- Building announcements and events calendar
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Welcome to our updated resident app, which has been recently redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up! The resident app provides the most essential components of the BuildingLink resident website. If you don’t see some of the below options, they might not be enabled for your property. • Track your packages • Receive push notifications for new deliveries • Submit amenity reservations • Submit repair requests • View your account balance • Pay your rent • Request entry for visitors • View upcoming events and building calendar • View building announcements • Post marketplace ads • Send instructions to the front desk • Access vendor service forms • Receive offers and discounts in your area • View a list of local businesses • Request valet service • Show your Resident ID Note: this app is for residents of BuildingLink-subscribed properties. If you are a manager or employee, please download the “GEO Staff App by BuildingLink.” If your property does not subscribe to BuildingLink, please tell them about us!
DOOR
Manage keyless entry, control smart home devices, and book on-demand services from a single, intuitive application. Designed for residents of modern buildings, it simplifies everyday tasks like unlocking doors, adjusting your environment, and accessing home services.
- Keyless door unlocking
- Secure access sharing
- Remote smart home control
- Real-time security alerts
- On-demand home service booking
- Private access log viewing
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Smarter living starts with DOOR. DOOR brings together keyless access, smart home control, and on-demand services in one intuitive app. It’s designed to simplify life for residents in modern buildings. Whether you're arriving home, adjusting your thermostat, or booking a service, DOOR puts everyday control in your hand. What residents can do with DOOR: - Unlock doors your way Use your phone, keycard, or a simplified 4-digit Doorcode. No keys. No stress. - Share access effortlessly Send secure, time-limited access to guests or service providers—no handoffs required. - Control your home from anywhere Adjust lights, temperature, and more to fit your routine, even while you’re away. - Get real-time updates Receive alerts when doors are opened, humidity rises, or motion is detected or, so you're always informed. - Book trusted home services From TV mounting to general handyman services, find and schedule local professionals, right in the app. - View your private access log See who entered your unit and when, while your access history as a resident is private and only visible to you. DOOR is designed to feel intuitive and effortless. It’s how modern buildings stay connected—and how residents stay in control. Already live in a DOOR-enabled building? Download now and experience simpler, smarter living.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: DOOR at 44K against BuildingLink Resident App's 2.1K. DOOR also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BuildingLink Resident App against 4.5 for DOOR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOOR has 44K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of BuildingLink Resident App's written reviews are positive against 13% of DOOR's.
BuildingLink Resident App ships an update every 3 weeks, DOOR every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | BuildingLink Resident App | DOOR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better | 4.5 (44K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews — better | 13.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | 44K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #137 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 407 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | BuildingLink.com | Latchable, Inc. |
Customer experience
BuildingLink Resident App
DOOR
User reviews
BuildingLink Resident App
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📦 Delivery notifications
- 🗓️ Amenity reservations
- 💼 Marketplace functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance
- 🔑 Login and sync issues
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🚫 Push notifications not working
DOOR
From 44K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Convenient services booking
- 😊 Positive user experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Cluttered UI with ads
- 🔄 Inconsistent door selection
- 🔒 Unreliable security features
Bugs and requests
BuildingLink Resident App
Reported bugs
5 issues- Deliveries not showing up accurately
- Inability to log maintenance requests
- Marketplace images not loading properly
- App freezing and logging users out
- Sync failures and stale data
Requested features
6 requests- Calendar view for amenity reservations
- Ability to delete or edit marketplace posts
- Parking permit functionality
- Resident-to-resident messaging
- Building announcements and news in-app
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- Improved accessibility and customization options
DOOR
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent log-outs
- Syncing issues with door access
- Inability to edit door names
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Watch app support
- Customizable door ordering
- Siri and Shortcuts integration
- Improved one-time access codes
In-app purchases
BuildingLink Resident App
No in-app purchases
DOOR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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